Auditions

Well, I have read all of this with interest, considering that I have worked with Pat under Omnibus productions and a close friend who has very negative opinions on Pat...

While I think that is fantastic to be get paid for doing something that you love, when I was doing Omnibus shows (and boy, at the height of it, weren't they churned out?) and I had the time of my life. I loved doing the show and always felt so special performing on stage at Freo Town Hall. The full houses that we performed to didn't make me think of the cash registers ringing and the supposed dollar signs in the partners eyes, but instead, being able to do soemthing that I am hoepfully good at infront of so many people.

I was always told at North Lake Childrens theatre by the wonderful Clyde Selby (sorry, that sounded name droppy, but it wasn't intended in that way) that the greatest sound an actor can hear is applause, and the greatest thing they can see is a standing ovation. And I think you will all agree that this is the case... This isn't to say that when people are making heaps of money they shouldn't get paid (or as was in the case with Music Theatre Company & Sound of music in 95, get reimbursed for travelling expenses).

But I am not one here to glorify Pat Barton. I do know of one specific instance where Pat didn't treat his volunteering staff very well. Ignoring all the time and effort that they had put in to the show in the past and wrongly accusing them of something petty...

I think the main reason that people would be inclined to do the show is because they love the show, or because they love acting. Their aint many tehatre companies (that perform at bigger venues) that are around any more offering a show... But meh, Ultimately people the decision is yours.

IMHO anyone willing to put on shows in WA with a WA cast is ok by me... (But i don't agree with sweat shops hehehe) *hides his nike shoes*

*James abstains from the vote*


James

(apologies for any bad typing, but I'm at my sisters and on one of those evil comptuers where the keyboard is split in two to make you use the correct fingers when you type... Boy do I need to learn ;) )

And an insult for the hell of it because I like the button...

Thou droning dismal-dreaming minnow!